Zip Code 19979

DE · Population: 541

C
49/100
38
D
Safety
64
B
Affordability
45
C
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 19979

Zip code 19979 is located in Delaware and is home to approximately 541 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 49/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

The median household income here is $94,471, with home values near $263,700 and rents around $1,438/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$94,471
Home Value
$263,700
Rent
$1,438/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
16.9%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
84.2%
Rent Burden
18.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety38DLower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life45CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall49CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).